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Page 1: ...l Safety Rules and Operating Instructions l in this manual before using this product SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST For answers to your questions about this product Call 7AM 7 PM Mon Sat Sun 10 am 7pm 1 800 4 MY HOME Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A ...

Page 2: ...hin one year from the date of purchase RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES and Sears will replace it free of charge If this Craftsman Electric Hedge Trimmer is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Se...

Page 3: ...ire electric shock and personal injury A WARNING Failure to obey a safety 4 I_ warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduc...

Page 4: ...or expose to rain 2 DO NOT use in the presence of flammable gases or liquids 3 ALWAYS keep bystanders at a safe distance NEVER allow children near the tool 4 ALWAYS dress for safety DO NOT wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings watches etc when operating tool They can get caught and draw you into moving parts 5 ALWAYS wear eye protection 6 ALWAYS remove the power cord plug from the e...

Page 5: ...AIN TOOLS PROPERLY ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order 18 CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Check for alignment of moving parts binding breakage or any other conditions that may affect the tool s operation Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced before use 19 KEEP THE HANDLE DRY CLEAN AND FREE OF OIL AND GREASE ALWAYS use a clean cloth when cleaning DO NOT use solvents...

Page 6: ...ting the power tool in damp locations is unavoidable ALWAYS use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter to supply power to your tool ALWAYS wear electrician s rubber gloves and footwear in damp conditions 5 DO NOT expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock 6 DO NOT abuse the cord NEVER use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plu...

Page 7: ... the hedge trimmer I_ I CAUTION The blades continue to coast after the trimmer is shut off 4 DO NOT FORCE THE TRIMMER It will do the job better and with less chance of injury at the rate for which it was designed 5 DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times 6 STAY ALERT Watch what you are doing Use common sense DO NOT operate the trimmer when you are tired 7 ALWAYS disconnect th...

Page 8: ...ed at an authorized Sears Service Center WARNING Some dust particles created by using lawn and garden tools contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Compounds in fertilizers herbicides pesticides insecticides Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending upon how ofte...

Page 9: ...itch with a saftey switch to prevent accidental starts Both must be pressed to start unit Fig 1 Trigger Switch Saftey Switch Cord Cord Retainer Guard Two Screws to attach Guard Blade Length 22 inches Speed Cutting Strokes per Minute 3000 Cutting Capacity 3 4 inch Cutting Action Dual Power Requirement 120 volt 60 Hertz AC 9 ...

Page 10: ... cord of the trimmer This helps to prevent the tool from unplugging To use this feature simply double the extension cord about 8 inches from the end and insert it into the two open slots at the end of the retainer see Fig 3 Gently tug on the extension cord to be sure it s firmly attached then plug the extension cord into a standard household receptacle Fig 3 Power Cord Cord ALWAYS use the trimmer ...

Page 11: ...AYS use both the front handle and the rear handle to hold the hedge trimmer during operation For your protection there is a blade guard between the front handle and the blade I WARNING NEVER use the guard as a handle NEVER I hold the trimmer by the guard Failure to heed this I warn ng can resu t nser ous persona njury WARNING Clear the area to be cut before each use I Remove all objects such as co...

Page 12: ...immer by the insulated handles and immediately disconnect the damaged electrical cord or line from the power source Failure to heed this warning will result in serious or fatal personal injury ALWAYS wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth DO NOT try to cut stems that are larger than 3 4 inch thick or those obviously too large to feed into the cutting blade Use a hand saw or pruning saw...

Page 13: ... following rules Read instruction manual before each use Save manual Keep hands away from blades Keep hands on handles Do not overreach Do not use in wet conditions Do not use with damaged extension cords Never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid _1 k CAUTION Blade coasts after turn off DO NOT put your hands anywhere near the blades until they come to a complete stop ik WARNING DO NOT use t...

Page 14: ... a kerosene can damage plastic housing or handle Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth Also keep the air vents free of obstructions INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS Inspect all extension cords Look closely for deterioration cuts or cracks in the insulation Inspect all connectors for damage Replace damaged or defective cord STORAGE Allow the unit to cool before storing Store the unit in a dry well ventila...

Page 15: ...r from the vise restart it and stop it so the unsharpened edges of the blade teeth are exposed 5 Disconnect the tool and repeat the sharpening procedure as described above Fig 8 Strap LUBRICATING THE BLADE To lubricate the cutting blade disconnect the hedge trimmer from the power supply For easier operation and longer blade life lubricate the hedge trimmer blade before and after each use Before lu...

Page 16: ...ator Rotor Unit ballboarin_l motorarmature rotor ballbearing bladeunit screw gear eccentricity wheel isolated washer cut_ng set rivet coverboard self tapping screw Quantity 1 1 1 2 1 t 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 t 1 1 t 1 7 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 NO 18 19 2O 24 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 40 41 Part No SB04 1 03 00 SB04 6 0120 00 SW03 3 04_0 SW 61 01 02 00 S2GHT02H0021000A 00 SW55 10 0 00 S2GHT02H0022000A 00...

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Page 20: ...acuums lawn equipment and electronic call or go on line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime clay or night U S A www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparao_ a domicilic y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR su 1 888 784 ...

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